The popular streaming platform Hulu has an intriguing line of K-dramas to watch online. In 2024, some of the best binge-worthy Korean series debuted on the platform. The list includes Uncle Samsik, Red Swan, A Shop for Killers, and Chief Detective 1958, among others. As of now, Red Swan is still ongoing, while the other three Korean dramas have concluded their run.
These 2024 K-dramas have solid storylines, layered and compelling characters, and brilliant cinematography. With the aforementioned four series, viewers can enjoy a wide range of genres, including revenge thrillers, period dramas, action, and crime-action.
A Shop for Killers
A Shop for Killers is a top-rated action-packed thriller K-drama starring Lee Dong-Wook. The series, which aired on aired on January 17, 2024, is an adaptation of Kang Ji-Young’s The Killer’s Shopping Mall. Lee Dong-Wook plays the lead role of Jeong Jin Man. Besides him, the series also stars Kim Hye-Jun, Jo Han-Sun, Seo Hyun-Woo, Park Ji-Bin, and more.
A Shop for Killers tells the story of a niece who grows up with her uncle after her parents’ demise. Her uncle manages a shopping mall. However, the story unfolds when the niece discovers shocking truths after her uncle dies. Viewers can watch the series on Hulu in selected regions.
Chief Detective 1958
Chief Detective 1958 is a crime-action period K-drama that debuted in April 2024 on MBC. It is a prequel to another well-known drama, Chief Inspector. Written by Kim Young-Shin, the series was helmed by Kim Seong-Hoon. In Chief Detective 1958, Lee Je-Hoon portrays the central character of Detective Park Young-Han. Besides Lee Je-Hoon, the cast also sees Seo Eun Soo and Lee Dong Hwi, among others.
Chief Detective 1958 shows the story of a passionate and fierce detective from Hwangcheon named Park Young Han, who holds the highest rate of arrests of petty thieves. The series is currently available to stream online in selected regions on Hulu.
Uncle Samsik
This recently concluded period K-drama stars Byun Yo-Han and Song Kang-Ho as Kim San and Park Doo-Chil, aka Uncle Samsik, respectively. The series premiered on May 15, 2024. Shin Yeon Shick wrote and directed the K-drama. In addition to Song Kang-Ho and Byun Yo-Han, the cast includes Jin Ki-Joo, Lee Kyu-Hyung, Seo Hyun-Woo, and Joo Jin-Mo.
Set in the 1960s, the plot of Uncle Samsik revolves around two men, Park Doo Chil, who is a shady fixer, and an elite person named Kim San, who team up during the turbulent period of the country and go through several obstacles together. Viewers can watch the K-drama online on Hulu in selected regions.
Red Swan
The ongoing Korean thriller Red Swan stars Kim Ha-Neul and singer Rain in leading roles. The K-drama made its debut on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Kim Ha-Neul plays the female lead, Oh Wan-Soo, while Rain portrays her bodyguard, Seo Do-Yoon. The cast also sees Seo Yi-Sook, Jung Gyu-Woon, Ki Eun-Se, and Yoon Je Moon.
Red Swan revolves around the story of celebrity golf player Oh Wan-Soo, who marries the successor of Hwain Group and becomes highly influential. However, her picture-perfect life turns upside down when she discovers some hidden dark truths about her chaebol family with the help of Seo Do-Yoon, her new bodyguard. Viewers can watch the K-drama on Hulu in selected regions.
Some other noteworthy 2024 K-dramas available to watch online on Hulu include Crash, Blood Free, and more.
